Macau Lifestyle

A Taste of Mastery: Guest Chef Tsutomu Shimamiya
2018-10-18 - 2018-10-19 | Wynn Palace Cotai, AV. DA NAVE DESPORTIVA, MACAU, Macau
Let your taste buds experience the true flavors found within premium Japanese dishes! Recipient of the prestigious Master Contemporary Craftsman award and owner of the Michelin two-star restaurant, Sushi Zen (Japan), Tsutomu Shimamiya will be coming to Wynn Palace Cotai’s Mizumi restaurant to prepare an eight-course feast like no other. Experience artisanal craftsmanship at the hands of a master chef and embark on a delightful dining journey. This culinary experience includes sake and wine pairing. Shimamiya is one of only two sushi chefs to ever receive Japan’s national Master Contemporary Craftsman award.
When: 7:00pm, Thursday and Friday, October 18 and 19, 2018
Where: Mizumi, Wynn Palace Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau
How much: MOP $2,500 (subject to 10% service charge) per person
For reservations, call +853 8889 3663; for additional information, see the event’s Facebook page or Wynn Palace website

21st Lusofonia Festival
2018-10-19 - 2018-10-21 | Taipa Houses – Museum, Taipa, Macau
The 21st Lusofonia Festival offers a diversified programme of activities. It is a festival celebrating culture, gastronomy, music and dance shows, with fun and games for all ages. Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, it takes place from 19th to 21st October, at the Taipa Houses.
The first edition of the Lusofonia Festival was held in 1998, and it was held alongside a programme of activities celebrating the Portuguese National Day on 10 June to honor Portuguese-speaking community residents in Macao for their contribution to the city’s development. Over the years it has gained such popularity that it’s become one of the greatest events on the cultural calendar of Macau.
The programme of this edition of the Festival is as diversified as in previous years. Different booths of Macao Portuguese-speaking communities from ten countries or regions, namely Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Goa, Daman and Diu, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, Macao and East Timor, will be set up, introducing their countries or regions’ traditional music, photographs, arts and crafts, costumes, literature and gastronomy, thereby injecting vitality in the Lusofonia Festival and allowing visitors to get to know in-depth the Portuguese-speaking countries and regions’ rich cultures.

During each day of the Festival, three groups from nine Portuguese-speaking countries and regions will perform different styles of music and dance on a stage built at the Taipa Houses Amphitheatre. Several local art groups will also perform on this stage, on another stage, namely at the Carmo Square, there will be soft music performances by local groups, daily from 7:30pm. The public can enjoy music in a relaxed atmosphere while experiencing Portuguese-inspired gastronomy and delicacies. In addition, a temporary restaurant serving Portuguese flavour and dishes (namely typical Portuguese grilled food and specialties from the various Portuguese-speaking regions) will be available.
In terms of recreation, visitors of all ages can participate in traditional Portuguese games and table football tournaments, as well as experience the sensations of the Guia Circuit through a Macau Grand Prix Simulator; while children can take photographs and take pony rides, as well as participate in various children’s games. A radio station will be installed on site to broadcast Portuguese music throughout the day. On Friday, the festival takes place from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday happens from 12:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday, between 12:00pm and 10:00pm.
When: Friday–Sunday, October 19–October 21, 2018
Where: Taipa Houses, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, visit the event’s official page.

"KINO Macao 2018" German Film Festival
2018-10-20 - 2018-11-04 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Cinematheque Passion and the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong will jointly bring you KINO/18@Macao, featuring eight of the latest German feature films and two special screenings of Swiss films demonstrating the power of contemporary image to the audiences.
A variety of ideas and storylines with a human touch, such as rebellion and courage, love and doubt, yearning and awakening, are explored in these remarkable films. Many films were nominated for or have won outstanding awards at the German Film Awards or Berlin International Film Festival 2018, including Transit, Styx, and Western, which was nominated for Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Award 2017. Other new German films include 303 and Away You Go, both focusing on a female perspective. The Garden is set against the background of a Germany family in the 1970s.

The film opening the Macau festival’s series, The Silent Revolution, is based on a true event, depicting how an idea could inadvertently bring about a dramatic change in the lives of teenagers during the sensitive political context of post-war East Germany in the 1950s. Director Lars Kraume won Best National Director at Munich Film Festival 2018.
A mini Director-in-focus on critically acclaimed film master Rainer Werner Fassbinder is specially curated for Macau audience in this edition, featuring four of his films from different periods, including Love is Colder Than Death (1969), which was his first feature film at the age of 24, Merchant of Four Seasons (1972), a popular and critically-acclaimed work, The Marriage of Maria Braun (1978), a tragic love film from the top of his career, and Fassbinder’s last film Querelle (1982). A film talk entitled “Despair, Love, Hatred – Rainer Werner Fassbinder” was scheduled during the film festival, with Hong Kong veteran film critic Born Lo as the speaker, to explore the style of this film master at the core of New German Cinema.
When: October 20–November 4, 2018
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macao
How much: MOP $60 for normal tickets and MOP $30 for seniors and students
Tickets available from October 2 2018 onwards via Cinematheque Passion’s box Office
The festival will happen in Macau and Hong Kong. The Goethe Institut Hong Kong website has information on full program and schedule, and Cinematheque Passion website has on Macau programming and schedules.

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival
2018-10-25 - 2018-10-28 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Celebrating its 10th edition, the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns with world-class food, drinks, and entertainment, all to be held right alongside the stunning Victoria Harbour skyline. Aside from wine-pairing meals designed by master chefs and tasting classes by industry experts, there will be about 450 booths featuring everything from single malts to single-origin coffee to keep your palate refreshed.
Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), this edition features 10 new highlights, including 10 food and wine zones, a “2009 Vintage” series to commemorate the 10th birthday, Chateau wines from several regions (including Burgundy, Croatia and Russia as first-timers), and much more. One major expected highlight is the 10-Michelin-starred dinner: an event where five visiting master chefs, who have been awarded a total of eight Michelin stars, will collaborate with two renowned Hong Kong chefs from (both one-Michelin-starred) restaurants Man Wah and Mandarin Grill + Bar to concoct a highly anticipated wine pairing banquet with eight courses, fusing Chinese, Thai and French elements. Four overseas master chefs even came to Hong Kong ahead of time for local inspiration for the banquet. Chef Bee Satongun (restaurant Paste Bangkok), Chef Lin Cheng Chin (The Guest House restaurant, Taiwan) and Chef Kentaro Chen (Shisen Hanten restaurant, Singapore) are among the invited chefs.
Chef Kentaro Chen
There will also be a birthday party with prizes valued at over HKD $1 million, an “international street eat zone”, where specialists in street food will tailor unique dishes, and the “coffee fiesta” area, dedicated to showing what Hong Kong has best, regarding coffee and pastry shops. To make everything easier, e-payment will be available for convenient purchases.
When: Thursday–Sunday, October 25, 2018
Thursday: 7:30pm–11:30pm; Friday and Saturday: 12:00pm–11:30pm; Sunday: 12:00pm–10:00pm
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong
How much: Admission fee: HKD $30 (HK $15 for seniors aged 65 or above and children aged three to 12); Classic Wine Pass Lite: HKD $100; Classic Wine Pass: HKD $200; Perfect 10 Passport Pass: HKD $800. To know what each pass includes, visit the event’s ticketing page.
For additional information, check the event’s website

Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection: Works by Che Ho
2018-10-26 - 2019-04-14 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
This exhibition will feature nine works by renowned local painter and calligrapher Che Ho. It will include five calligraphy works and four paintings donated last year by Che Ho. Organized by the Macao Art Museum (MAM) of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection changes their new artist in focus often, and Che Ho’s work will be on display until April 2019.
Among these works, the calligraphy piece Jing Huan Xian Qu (Fairy Melody) was re-written in 1988 after being presented in several large-scale international calligraphy exhibitions. In turn, A Quote by Mencius is the original calligraphy work commissioned in 1998 which was offered to the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, while Spring in the Misty Rain is the original painting exhibited at the Art Exhibition of the Shanghai World Expo.
Che Ho served as a consultant for several art associations in Macau and has held numerous exhibitions on both sides of the strait. Through the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures and arts in Macau, Che Ho applies in his works through the combination of the concepts “using Western techniques in Chinese painting” and “applying ancient skills to today’s art”, aiming to explore innovation and integration so as to create his own style. His works showcase a profound traditional basis as well as distinct elements of its time and have earned him numerous accolades.
His Chinese calligraphy work Jing Huan Xian Qu (Fairy Melody) was awarded the first prize at the fifth Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists. He also won gold medal at the 1990 International Calligraphy and Seal Engraving Exposition, the gold medal at the “Confucius Cup” International Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition, the gold medal at the Cross-Strait Four Regions’ Exhibition, and was awarded at the exhibition of the Japanese Calligraphers Society. The piece was also included in the volume “A Panorama of International Contemporary Calligraphy and Seal Arts”, among others.
In addition to the exhibition “Landscape of Change – Macao Watercolour Paintings from the MAM Collection” and “Abstract Paintings from the MAM Collection”, the Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection is about giving the public a chance to further understand Macau’s role and contribution in the history of the development of Chinese art.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm (open daily), October 26, 2018–April 14, 2019
Where: Special exhibition room 4, 3/F, Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call MAM at +853 8791 9814 or check the event’s official website

Ng Fong Chao: Untitled at Fifty
2018-10-26 - 2018-11-25 | AFA Gallery, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau, Macau, Macau
Local artist Ng Fong Chao is having his works exhibited in an event curated by Alice Kok and organized by AFA Association. Within the period of the last two years, Fong Chao has been through two major events in his life: the death of his father and the birth of his son. The experience of his father’s passing has had a tremendous resonance in Fong Chao’s life. Since Macau AFA has invited him to hold a solo exhibition, he has taken the occasion to create a new series of artworks dedicated to his father, revealing in front of us the depth of his reflections upon the subject of life and death – two intrinsically interdependent subjects.
Ng Fong Chao arrived in Macau from Ningbo during the 80’s at the age of sixteen. He started work as a teenager. Although he was introduced to the harsh reality of society at such a young age, he has always carried with him the dream of art. He laments the fact that he was separated from his father since childhood and was not able to grow up near him.
Ng Fong Chao developed his art mainly based on practices. His exploration of the artistic medium is unusually wide, including printing, painting, sculpture, performance art, conceptual photography, video art and installation. Even though Fong Chao has a low-profile style and is a man of few words, he is however quite readily sarcastic to the affairs of our world. His humor is often acutely present in his artworks. One of his series of conceptual photographs sees him dressed in a wedding gown posing against the touristic and historical sites in Macau dressed as a demoiselle. His performance art is equally provocative. In many of his actions, he can be seen half naked doing various ceremonies with the chopped head of a pig. In another, he poses surrounded by a team of Barbie dolls that are “watching” him washing his feet.
Reaching middle age, Ng Fong Chao does not rebel just for the sake of it. In this season of change, he reflects upon decades of art practice in his life and reaches out for a mid-term assessment. He examines the proposition of life and death through the artistic means and life itself is his material. In the video installation artwork “Final Note” he filmed the final words of his dying father in a video. Death is not the end but a transition. In the work “Speech without Words”, both the deathbed testament of his father and the baby babbling sound of his six-month-old son were recorded and translated anew with the voice translation application on a smartphone. These unreadable translated sentences are printed and honorably framed on the wall. Through the artistic way of thinking, the artwork is a solemn response by the artist toward the interminable cycle of life and death.
When: October 26–November 25, 2018
Where: Macau Art Garden, 265 Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free entry
For more information, check AFA’s website or call them on +853 2836 6064

Government Headquarters Open Day 2018
2018-10-27 - 2018-10-28
This year’s Government Headquarters Open Day sessions are being held over the weekend on October 27 and 28. Expect to be delighted by performances including tunes from the Public Security Police Force Music Band, as well as a sizeable floral exhibition by the Government Headquarters’ main entrance. Guided tours are provided during the two days, covering the upper floor of the Government Headquarters – a building also known as the Protocol Palace – plus a photo exhibition in the Multi-purpose Room. Bring your kids and enjoy an original afternoon while visiting a local site few have the opportunity to see.
When: 9:00am–6:00pm, October 27–28, 2018
Where: Macau Government Headquarters Sede do Governo da RAEM, Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free admission
For additional information, check the government’s official website or call +853 2872 6886

Female Entrepreneurs Day 2018
2018-10-27 09:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Shenzhen, Shenzhen , China
This incredible event has been held the last few years and it’s always a great hit – lots of inspiration, ideas and knowledge shared during each conference. Now it’s back in 2018 and it promises to be better than ever, with over 300 female entrepreneurs and business people coming to share their passion and exchange ideas.
This event will take place in Shenzhen on 16 September 2018. The theme for FED this year is “The Entrepreneur’s Passport” – throughout the day attendees will be taken on the entrepreneur’s business journey by leading global figures who will share their unique stories and talk about the entrepreneur’s business journey – from idea generation, starting up, scaling up, mature stage, exiting and how to develop a successful IPO strategy, all whilst exploring how someone’s business can bring new purpose to their lives and help them develop personally.
There will also be unique experiential corners, a great after-party and many opportunities to network and talk business with the various speakers who will be on hand to share their ideas and experiences. Some of the prominent names in attendance will include Guo Pei, a top China Fashion Designer, Alice Chiu, Founder of Operation Smile, Yen Kuok, Founder of Guiltless, plus many other influencers and successful women.
When: 9:00am–6:00pm, Sunday, October 27, 2018
Where: Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518067
How much: HKD $850–$1,300
For more information and tickets, head to Eventbrite

First Impression by Christophe Charpenel
2018-10-28 - 2018-11-29
Alliance Française de Macao is bringing Christophe Charpenel to Macau and inaugurating an exhibition here focusing on the legendary artist. Christophe Charpenel is well known as a music photographer. He is truly fond of musicians and loves seeing them at work, rehearsing, improvising, and more. He is an artist who merges with other artists. A passionate musician himself, his ear is able to detect the musical moment and his photos reflect this. He was born in France (1985) and was influenced by his maternal grandfather to know music, drawing and photography. Since then, he has been photographing several jazz and music festivals around the world as a career.
His exhibition in Macau will run from October 28 until November 29 at Casa do Povo, in Coloane. He will do an art residency in Macau arranged by the Alliance Française de Macao – the language center invited the artist for a one week period and during this time he will explore the city and capture photographic moments of it. Wandering alone in the unknown, he will be present his own impression of a unique, yet personal glance of Macau.
When: October 28–November 29, 2018
Where: Casa do Povo Coloane, Travessa da Pipa, 4 Coloane, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page, Alliance Française de Macao’s Facebook page, call +853 2896 5342 or email them

Breathing and Healing Treatments at The Spa
2018-10-29 - 2018-11-03 | Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 AVENIDA DR. SUN YAT SEN, NAPE, MACAU, Macau
Discover a true sense of vitality, balance and well-being as wellness master Dominique Lonchant guides you through a series of relaxing treatments at The Spa in Mandarin Oriental Macau. Lonchant is the author of several books about the importance of breathing, including of “The Art of Breathing” and has a vast knowledge on the benefits of yoga and breathing techniques.
When: October 29–November 3, 2018
Where: The Spa, Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For reservations, please contact The Spa by calling +853 8805 8588 or email them

Four Hands Game & Wild Mushrooms Dinner with Guest Chef Massimiliano Musso
2018-10-29 - 2018-10-30 | Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
Guest Chef Massimiliano Musso from Michelin-starred Ristorante Albergo Ca‘ Vittoria (Italy) is creating a specially crafted autumn menu at Galaxy restaurant Terrazza and Glasshouse. He will even collaborate with Terrazza’s talented chef Richard Stuart to present a one-night-only dinner on October 29, in a “four-hands” culinary game.
Each dish is crafted with some of the world’s finest wild game, including wild boar, wood pigeon, pheasant and highland red deer. Wild mushrooms and seasonal produce beautifully harmonize with the earthy flavors. Rounding out the experience are specially selected wines — delivering an unforgettable culinary journey. On October 29, the night is dedicated to the two chefs’ joint creations, while October 30’s will take place in Glasshouse and have Musso as the guest chef.
Each chef will present four different dishes: Chef Richard Stuart will craft salamis of Haggis, shoulder of wild boar pit smoked over apple wood, pot roasted pheasant and millefeuille of beenleigh blue cheese, while chef Massimiliano Musso will present breast of wood pigeon, scottish highland red deer, valrhona chocolate and alba alba.
For Michelin-starred Chef Massimiliano, food is more than a passion. It’s a family tradition. At his inn and restaurant in Northern Italy, where he works alongside his sommelier wife, Chef Massimiliano serves up fine dining inspired by recipes passed down to him by his mother and grandmother. Chef Richard Stuart joined Galaxy Macau as the Assistant Vice President, Culinary in August 2010 to lead and be part of the opening team of this world-class Asian resort hotel, Richard has built a culinary team of quality and consistency.
When: Monday and Tuesday, October 29 and 30, 2018
Where: Terrazza (October 29) and Glasshouse (October 30), Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: MOP $1,288 per person (at Terrazza) and MOP $988 per person (at Glasshouse)
For bookings, call +853 8883 2221 or visit the website

Vietnamese Boat People in Macao: Photography by Chan Weng Hon
2018-10-30 - 2018-12-14 | 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, Rua do Infante, No. 17, Edf. Loi Fat, Lojas A e B, R/C, Macau, Macau
Vietnamese Boat People in Macao is a special and moving photography exhibition by Chan Weng Hon taking place at 1844 Macau Photography Art Space. It features 42 pictures taken by local photographer Chan Wen Hon during the 70s and the 80s. It’s the artist’s first solo exhibition and his images narrate the lives of Vietnamese boat people in Macau during this time, reflecting the living conditions and the temporary settlements of Vietnamese refugees. The exhibition was curated by Ieong Man Pan, Kim Chan, Weng Io Wong and Haruka Lau. Chan Weng Hon, who “accidentally” became a reporter in 1980 and has worked in newsrooms, TV stations and government departments since then.
The exhibition shows the reality of living for Vietnamese Boat People at the time. It represents a record of the historical moment for Macau when it was once the “port of first asylum”. The scenes documented in the photos are mostly about the lifestyle and the environment of the refugees.

The conflict between China and Vietnam occurred between 1978 and 1979, when large numbers of Vietnamese refugees escaped into Macau and other countries that consisted of asylum. On 27th July in 1978, at the request of the United Nations, Macau announced the establishment of a temporary camp for Vietnamese refugees. At that time, there were three places in Macau where traces of refugees could be found, including the area of Ilha Verde, Taipa (now the Scout Association of Macau) and Ka Ho Refugee Centre (now Salesian Youth Ministry of Macau).
When: October 30–December 14, 2018
Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday, 11:00am–1:00pm; 2:00pm–6:00pm
Where: 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, 17 Edificio Loi Fat, Lojas A e B, R/C Rua do Infante, Macau
How much: Free admission
For additional information, check the event’s Facebook page or the 1844 Macau Photography Art Space’s Facebook page

Mobile Voyages: Photos by Luis Gustavo Martins
2018-10-30 - 2018-11-18 | Regency Art Hotel Macau, 2 Estr. Alm. Marques Esparteiro, Macau, Macau, Macau
Luis Gustavo Martins is going to have some of his travel photographs exhibited at Regency Art Hotel lobby gallery in an event organized by YunYi Arts & Culture. During Luis Gustavo Martins’ several voyages around the world (mainly in the scope of his travels for teaching and conferences, as a researcher and as an academic), he likes to experience and capture the atmosphere of the places he visits and the charisma of the people he meets (usually total strangers), as a way to feel and assimilate his impression on different cultures, traditions, history, architecture and ways of living.
Being an enthusiast of technology, Martins always tries to explore new ways to take advantage of technology as a novel creative tool and medium. As a result, he started using his “always in the pocket” smartphone as a convenient lens through which he was able to register his personal and subjective view on the world around him, coming to grips with the smartphone’s inherent image and sound limitations, taking them as a creative opportunity, instead of an obstacle.
Traveling most of the times alone, he started sharing with family and friends the images of his voyages, in an attempt to let them experience vicariously his feelings and subjective impressions, while at the same time making him feel a little bit more accompanied in his journeys alone and away from home.
This exhibition presents a selection of images of some of these journeys. The exhibition is open to the public from 10:00am–8:00pm daily.
When: October 30–November 18, 2018
Where: Lobby gallery, Regency Art Hotel, 2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa
How much: Free entrance
For additional information, check the event’s Facebook page, Yunyi Arts & Cultural Communications Association Facebook page or The Regency Art Hotel website

A Taste of Simplicity: Guest Chefs Mathias and Thomas Sühring
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-02 | Wynn Palace Cotai, AV. DA NAVE DESPORTIVA, MACAU, Macau
The twin founding chefs of Michelin-starred restaurant Sühring in Bangkok present an evening of German haute cuisine featuring dishes inspired by family recipes, prepared with traditional and contemporary Central European influences. They will create an eight-course set dinner with wine pairing.
When: 7:00pm, Thursday and Friday, November 1 and 2, 2018
Where: SW Steakhouse, Wynn Palace Cotai, Avenida Da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: MOP $2,000 per person (subject to 10% service charge)
For reservations, call +853 8889 3663; for additional information, visit Wynn Palace Cotai’s dining offers’ page, their Facebook page or website

Old-Fashioned Week
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-10 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
Vida Rica Bar is having its very own week dedicated to American food and cocktails! Old-Fashioned Week highlights classic old-fashioned cocktails and cocktails with a twist. Head to one of the city’s hippest bars from November 1 to November 10 to celebrate this not-to-be-missed occasion.
You will have a chance to win exciting prizes when you order one or more old-fashioned cocktails. Prizes include a bottle of Monkey Shoulder Whisky, afternoon tea set for two persons and even an exclusive three-course western business set lunch for two persons with oysters included.
This event goes along with Luck Old Fashioned – The American Dream, which takes places at the same time and place. Check out our event listing for it here.
When: November 1–10, 2018
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For additional information, visit the event’s Facebook page
For reservations, call +853 8805 8928 or email them

Imperial Carpets Art Tour at MGM Cotai
2018-11-01 - 2018-12-31 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
Embark on a journey to explore the beauty of Chinese embroidery through exquisite imperial carpets and costumes from the Story of Yanxi Palace. The MGM Cotai Art Collection features 300 captivating and thought-provoking pieces, which seamlessly integrate with the resort’s public spaces.
MGM presents an “Art Tour of Imperial Carpets”, a curated tour to take you on a journey to discover the rich beauty of Chinese antique carpets, inspired by the set design of the highly acclaimed drama “Story of Yanxi Palace”. The tour continues with a display of exquisitely crafted costumes from the show.
Silk and metal-thread carpets have always served as the essential decorations in the Forbidden City in Beijing, back since the time of Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911). Nowadays, there are only 300 pieces of known Chinese imperial carpet left in public and private collections worldwide, of which 28 are currently displayed in MGM Cotai. This curated tour will give guests the chance to appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of these pieces and learn about the historical symbolism behind such precious collections.
In addition, MGM has also launched a special dim sum menu paired with a selection of Chinese tea, which will run for the period of the event. Guests will be able to feast like an ancient emperor at Imperial Court at MGM Macau and Chun at MGM Cotai.
When: November 1–December 31, 2018
12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm (Mondays–Thursdays)
10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm and 6:00pm (Fridays–Sundays)
Where: Emerald Lobby, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Free admission
Each tour lasts for approximately 45 minutes and is available in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English
For more information on this event, visit the MGM Cotai website; to book visit their booking site

Truffle Season at Bene Italian Kitchen
2018-11-01 - 2018-12-23 | Sheraton Grand Macao, Estr. do Istmo, Macau, Macau
Truffles lovers and Italian food fans are in for a treat this Autumn as Bene at Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel is offering special truffle menus this month and December. Indulge in the earthy flavors of white and black truffles with two specially crafted menus from Bene’s Sous Chef Luca Pecorari. He has created a range of uniquely designed dishes which perfectly complement the rich, earthy tones of the highly sought-after white truffle, imported from the mountainous northwestern Piedmont region. The black truffle is from the central mountainous Umbria region of Italy.
The “White Truffles at their Finest” menu in November includes poached white asparagus with seared Hokkaido scallops and guanciale cured pork cheek with salmon trout roe, plus braised beef cheek with Barolo wine as well as white truffle tiramisu with gianduja gelato – all served with shavings of white truffle. Hungry yet?
In December, a new menu will focus on black truffle, featuring specialty dishes such as baby kale with parma ham and goat cheese salad, butter-roasted rainbow trout wrapped in parma ham, and a special black truffle pannacotta. An optional beverage pairing package includes a range of prosecco and Italian wines from all over Italy designed specifically to bring out the delicious flavors of the truffle in each dish.

Truffle is one of the rarest and most expensive food items in the world. White truffles are only available for a few months each year in Autumn and only grow in the forests of northwestern Italy near the border with France. Black truffles grow in several countries across the world, but the most sought after variety are only found in the mountainous regions of central and northern Italy. They grow underground attached to tree roots, and are “unearthed” by specially trained truffle dogs that use their heightened sense of smell to find them.
When: White Truffles at their Finest: November 1–30, 2018
Black Truffles at their Finest: December 1–23, 2018
Where: Bene, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, Estrada do Istmo. s/n, Cotai
How much: White Truffles at their Finest: 4-course set dinner at MOP $588 per person; Selected set menu wine pairing at MOP $198; Extra freshly shaved white truffles at MOP $128 (about 3 grams)
Black Truffles at their Finest: Dishes from MOP $168; 4-course set dinner at MOP $588 per person; Selected set menu wine pairing at MOP $198; Extra freshly shaved black truffles at MOP $88 (about three grams)
For more information, go to this promotion’s official page

White and Black Truffle Season at The Manor
2018-11-01 - 2018-12-31 | The St. Regis Macao, ESTRADA DO ISTMO. S/N COTAI, Macau, Macau
The rich, earthy flavors of white and black truffles will feature on two specially crafted, limited edition menus at The Manor at The St. Regis Macao during November and December. The Manor’s culinary artisans have created a range of specially designed dishes featuring highly sought-after white truffles imported from the mountainous northwestern Piedmont region and black truffles from the central mountainous Umbria region of Italy.
The “Captivated by Nature” theme in November features special dishes including a Daniel Sorlut oyster with Baikal caviar, pumpkin and white truffle soup, Glacier 51 toothfish and a white chocolate truffle crème brûlée. In December, a new menu will focus on black truffle and feature specialty dishes including the luxurious Hokkaido scallop, Rémi Ramon yellow Spring chicken “in half-mourning”, and a unique black truffle chocolate mille-feuille.

Optional paired beverage packages feature the finest French champagnes and a range of wines from some of the best wine-growing regions of the world, all designed specifically to bring out the best of the decadent flavor of the rare truffles in the dishes. Truffles are some of the rarest and most expensive foods in the world. White truffles are only available for a few months each year in Autumn and only grow in the forests of northwestern Italy near the border with France.
Black truffles grow in several countries across the world, but the most sought-after varieties are only found in the mountainous regions of central and northern Italy, including the ones on offer during this special promotion in December. They grow underground attached to tree roots and are ‘unearthed’ by specially trained truffle dogs that use their heightened sense of smell to find them.
When: The White Truffle Season – November 1–30, 2018; The Black Truffle Season – December 1–31, 2018
Where: The Manor at The St. Regis Macao, 1F, The St. Regis Macao, Estrada Do Istmo, S/N, Cotai
How much: White Truffle Season: Dishes from MOP $198; Set dinner, MOP $1,288 per person; Selected wine pairing at MOP $300; Extra freshly shaved white truffles at MOP $128 (about three grams)
Black Truffle season: Dishes from MOP $168; Set dinner, MOP $688 per person; Selected wine pairing at MOP $200; premium wine pairing at MOP $998; Extra freshly shaved black truffles at MOP $88 (about 3 grams)

"Focus & Scatter” Borderless Arts 10th Anniversary Exhibition
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-30 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
Borderless Arts association is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an art exhibition at Taipa Village Art Space. There are a total of 16 artworks: 15 from Macau artists and one from a Taiwanese artist. Taipa Village is a venue sponsor and the exhibition will be open to the public until the end of November.
When: November 2–30, 2018
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clerigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For further queries, please feel free to contact the organizer by emailing borderlessarts@gmail.com or take a look on their Facebook page, or the event’s Facebook page

Exhibition Sparkling Garden – Guan Huai Bin Works
2018-11-02 - 2019-02-24 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
This exhibition, Sparkling Garden – Guan Huai Bin Works, features 16 sets of installations and images by contemporary Chinese artist Guan Huaibin, presenting the light and darkness of a “garden” in a variety of forms. The showcase is divided into two sections: one comprised of nine images and the other comprised of seven related installations. The two sections form a complete work that creates an ambiance of a “garden”; whether it is the installations that make up the space or the moving images – both serve as clues for the audience to “decode” the exhibition’s theme and symbols.
Guan Huaibin is currently the president, professor and doctoral advisor at the School of Intermedia Arts (SIMA) of the China Academy of Art. He has participated in several important international art exhibitions, and his works have been collected by several art institutions. Guan Huaibin excels in deconstructing and absorbing the traditional cultural elements and modes of perception into his own language system and creative structure of his works. By incorporating Chinese classical garden aesthetics into his spatial installations, the works are permeated with an alternative temperament of Chinese contemporary art.
In order to offer visitors a more in depth understanding of Guan Huaibin’s works, the organizer will hold a series of activities, including a guided tour of MAM, guided tours for families on Sundays and “Little Artist”, among others. The activities allow the audience to travel the spaces between installations and to experience the spatial aesthetics and visual enjoyment of installation art. Those interested in participating the guided tours for families on Sundays and “Little Artists” can register through IC’s Activities Registration System. It is all organized by the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) of the Cultural Affairs Bureau and co-organized by the School of Intermedia Arts (SIMA) of the China Academy of Art.
When: November 2–February 24, 2018
Where: Special Exhibition Room, 3/F, Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, please visit MAM website or call them on +853 8791 9814

Hong Kong International Literary Festival
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-11 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong is once again becoming a literary paradise for literature lovers, with the Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF). The event will take place throughout November and feature several activities, such as talks and workshops about current world issues including sex, politics and much more. The festival starts with a party on November 2 and ends on November 11.
There are several issues being discussed, such as women’s literature, the Me Too and other social movements, LGBT community in literature, amongst others. HKILF will feature literary giants like Meg Wolitzer, Irvine Welsh, Cheryl Strayed and Intan Paramaditha.
When: November 2–11, 2018
Where: Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Each activity has its own price: HKD $100–1,300
For more information on complete schedule, pricing and participants, check their brochure here, explore their website or Facebook page

2018 Outloud Street Art Festival
2018-11-03 - 2018-11-04
Following last year’s debut, the Outloud Street Art Festival is back, and the organisers have again invited top graffiti artists from around the world to gather in Macau.
The aim of the festival is to promote the cultural and economic development of the community, to inject new energy into this old neighbourhood, and to promote the concept of involving the arts in daily life.
A number of new legal graffiti spots have been added in the district. In the past 12 months the graffiti spots have collectively attracted the interest of a good many travellers and residents wishing either to take selfie or to share images of the street art via social media.

Besides graffiti spots, the festival also has a wide range of activities, including performances, DJ music, art exhibitions, an auto show, guided tours, workshops, a food-sharing event and charity auction. The festival is organized by Sun Sun Hotel, Macau Shenzhen Economic and Cultural Promotion Association, Group of Outloud International Street Art Festival, Local Ginger Talents, and Macao Old District Promotion Association.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, 2018
Where: Ponte e Horta Square, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, email them or check their Facebook page

Emotional Wellness Journey with Buathon Thienarrom at the Spa
2018-11-04 - 2018-11-14 | Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 AVENIDA DR. SUN YAT SEN, NAPE, MACAU, Macau
Release your emotions and find harmony between body and mind with renowned holistic practitioner Dr. Buathon Thienarrom. She is a spa professional who has been seeking integration of the body, mind, and spirit through a good health. She has an exclusive background in Nursing, Psychology and Health Sociology. Buathon has undergone extensive training and draws upon her expertise in Taoism, Sound Healing, Basic Tibetan Medicine, Reiki healing, Therapeutic Touch Meditation, Posture Training, and traditional Thai medicine. Buathon’s approach to health and well-being is based on a holistic way.
The therapist has an extensive experience with leading health concepts, having worked at Chiva-Som, Chi Spa at Shangri-la Bangkok, Six Senses Spas, the Oriental Spa Landmark Mandarin Oriental and One & Only Reethi Rah Maldives. She is also the founder of Sukkasart Institute of Healing Arts, Hua Hin Thailand.
Buathon will bring four different treatments and classes to Macau, including mind transformation, energy enhancing and emotional wellness. Zen Na Tai is a treatment where “healing takes place through transformative touch.”
When: November 4–14, 2018
Where: The Spa, Mandarin Oriental, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Each treatment and class has its own price, ranging from MOP $580–$1,980
For further information on pricing, click here; for reservations, call +853 8805 8588 or email them

Macao Design Week 2018
2018-11-04 - 2018-11-11 | Macau Design Center, EDIFICIO INDUSTRIAL SOI VA, 11-13 TV. DA AREIA PRETA, macau, Macau
Macao Design Week has been organized by the Macau Designers Association (MDA) for four years. MDA tries to enhance public awareness of local design value by organizing a number of design activities, including seminars, exhibitions, and live music show events. The intention is to increase cooperation opportunities and seek for long-term and substantial development for local designers.
This year, MDA has invited Masaki Hanahara – Associate Creative Director of Creative Division in Shiseido – to come to Macau for an exhibition and a seminar. This is the first ever abroad exhibition of Masaki Hanahara and at the Macao Design Week 2018, it will bring forward the advertisement design of Japan well-known brand. There will also be a presentation of the award design Macau Design Award exhibition. Hanahara will also have a seminar on the event’s first day (3:30pm–5:00pm). This year, the event will take place in two different venues: the usual Macau Design Center and the new Apple concept store, designed by the renowned architecture and design studio, Foster + Partners.
When: Sunday–Sunday, November 4–11, 2018
Where: Macau Design Centre, 5 Travessa da Fabrica, Macau; Apple Cotai Central, Shoppes at Cotai Central, Estr. do Istmo, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Tong Chong Street Market 2018
2018-11-04 - 2019-02-17 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This lively street market features everything from fresh farmers’ produce to cooking tips and from creative dishes to the latest food and beverage trends. It’s a platform that encourages dialogue for like-minded communities. It incorporates eco-living with food to promote healthy living and sustainability.
Co-presented by Taikoo Place and social enterprise Honestly Green, Tong Chong Street Market (TCSM) will take place each Sunday from November to February. There are homegrown food stalls, unconventional packaged food vendors and local farmers, all offering a sumptuous and exciting selection of creative food, high-quality packaged, preserved and baked goods, as well as fresh seasonal organic fruits, vegetables and more. There are three dedicated themes this year, including ‘Coffee Festival’ in November, ‘Snowy Christmas’ in December and ‘Healthy Eating’ from January to February. Through a great variety of street food, games and performances, market-goers will be able to explore new levels of taste.

This year, TCSM welcomes 40 stalls helmed by the region’s culinary trailblazers. Each Sunday from November to February, the market will take place so don’t miss out on your chance to try some preserved and baked goods, as well as fresh seasonal organic fruits, vegetables and more!
When: 11:00am–5:00pm, November 4, 2018–17 February, 2019 (every Sunday, except 2, 23, 30 December, 2018 and 3 February, 2019)
Where: Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Free entrance (each stall has its own pricing list)
For more information, check their website or Facebook page

Clockenflap: Hong Kong's Music & Arts Festival
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-11 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Clockenflap, the biggest Hong Kong music and arts festival returns with another awesome lineup! This year there will be more huge international names such as Interpol, Khalid, The Vaccines, Roni Size and dozens of other artists from around the world. This year, Clockenflap takes place from 9 to 11 November in what’s becoming their usual venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space, close to Admiralty’s ferris wheel.
Known to be a family-friendly event, Clockenflap prides itself for offering something for everybody including stalls selling handicraft, jewelery, vinyl, handmade clothing, and more – the festival’s choice of food has been increasing, with special thought given towards vegetarians, vegans and protecting the environment.
As the festival’s official hotel partner, Mandarim Oriental (Hong Kong) is offering a Weekend Getaway stay with late check-out, breakfast, 20% discount on Clockenflap tickets and much more included. Visit their website to book this package!
When: November 9–11, 2018
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong
How much: HKD $1,620 for a three-day pass, HKD $890 for Friday and HKD $960 for Saturday and Sunday one-day passes
For more information on ticketing, schedules and lineup, visit their website

18th Macau Food Festival
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-25 | Sai Van Lake Square, Macau
A favorite foodie event among Macau local residents and visitors. The Macau Food Festival brings delicious Asian, European, Mainland China and local delicacies, and exciting entertainment and fun for everyone. With the theme of global delicacies in Macau, the Macau Food Festival will be like an amusement park where visitors can taste worldwide cuisines in just one place. There are also game booths, live performances and beer competition during the festival. Organized by the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macao, the festival is one of the most awaited and busy events of the year.
When: November 9–November 25, 2018
Where: Sai Van Lake Square Largo da Torre de Macau
How much: Free admission. Each food stall has its own food pricing.

International Chef Showcase: 4 Hands Featuring Roberto Cerea of Da Vittorio x Fabrice Vulin of The Tasting Room
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-10 | The Tasting Room, Level 3, Crown Towers Estrada do Istmo, Cotai Macau, Macau, Macau
Michelin has announced the next round of its Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau Dining Series International Chef Showcase. Following the same Four-hands collaboration format with some of the world’s finest Chefs, this round of International Chef Showcase will feature French Chef Fabrice Vulin from two Michelin-starred The Tasting Room and Roberto Cerea, from the three Michelin-starred Da Vittorio in Bergamo (Italy).
Representing their respective restaurants, Chef Vulin (Tasting Room) and Roberto Cerea (Da Vittorio) will work together in creative harmony to present a special nine-course dinner tasting menu for discerning guests, paired with excellent wines handpicked by Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Their exquisite joint menu will only be showcased at The Tasting Room in the City of Dreams integrated resort.
The Tasting Room was elevated to two Michelin stars in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016, and has maintained its star rating for 2017-18. The Tasting Room presents classic French cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Fabrice Vulin using the most exquisite and the season’s most delicious ingredients from around the world.
Fabrice Vulin is renowned for his classic yet contemporary take on French fine dining. Chef Fabrice has honed his craft in some of the world’s most famed kitchens, from France, Switzerland, and Morocco to Hong Kong and Macau.

Chef Roberto Cerea works alongside his elder brother, Enrico, who possesses the same affliction: a passion for good food. He spent a valuable period of his life honing his knowledge through study and vigorous practice, taking part in workshops to perfect his technique and skills. His passion for “first courses” has led to a succession of mouth-watering recipes, whose roots are based in the finest traditions of Mediterranean cuisine.
The special collaboration dinner menu between The Tasting Room and Da Vittorio will include the following by Roberto Cerea: foie gras cherry, confit cod fish, tripe ragu and smoked potato foam, risotto chestnut and crispy pork belly with moscato di scanzo wine reduction, midori avocado and yogurt and cannoncini and gioconda live.
The Tasting Room’s chef will take to the table some other delicacies, including poached Brittany lobster watermelon and yuzu vinaigrette, slow-cooked Brittany sea bass, shellfish and champagne sauce, beef tenderloin by Alexandre Polmard with vegetables of the pot au feu and double beef consomme, and lemon tart. The tasting menu can include a wine pairing with wines from France, Portugal and Italy.
When: 6:30pm, Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, 2018
Where: The Tasting Room, Level 3, Crown Towers, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, +853 8868 6681
How much: MOP $1,888, wine pairing available at additional MOP $800
Tickets can be bought here; or more information, visit the Michelin Guide website

Charming Serenade by The Macao Orchestra
2018-11-09 08:00 - 21:15 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The Macao Orchestra, conducted by Francis Kan, will perform a series of serenades at D. Pedro V Theatre. The event is part of the Macao Orchestra 2018-19 concert season. While most know a “serenade” to be a touching scene of a young man playing guitar and singing love songs under the moonlight in front of his lover’s window, actually during the classical period, the forms of performance became more flexible. Four serenades by Mozart, Beethoven, Reger, and Milhaud will be performed in this concert, allowing the public to discern how composers of different generations convey feelings through music.
Francis Kan will conduct the orchestra and the program will include Serenade in D Major, Op. 8, serenade in G Major for Flute, Violin and Viola, Op. 141a, Aspen serenade, Op. 361 and serenade No. 6 in D Major, K. 239 “Serenata Notturnaˮ.
When: 8:00pm, Friday, November 9, 2018
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: MOP $120, $100
Tickets can be purchased here; for more information visit Macao Orchestra website or see other scheduled concerts here

Open House Macau: Interact with the City
2018-11-10 - 2018-11-11
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond Macau’s historical walls? Uncover the untold architectural history of Macau! During 10-11 November, throughout a weekend, Macau hosts the first and only Open House initiative to be held in Asia. Open House Macau (OHM) will get you beyond the walls of 50 insightful buildings and offer free visits, showcasing untold architecture for all to experience. Dozens of opportunities to talk, think about and celebrate the city! Free for all and curated and organized by CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism, OHM is a proud member of renowned Open House Worldwide, which includes over 40 cities in four continents.
The idea is to take participants to iconic buildings in the city. Picks are carefully selected, according to their unique contribution to the city’s culture and fabric. Each site has a special significance: be it architectural design, historic or cultural value, repurposing of space, or unique use of public areas. OHM 2018 idiosyncratic buildings’ listing includes examples of traditional Chinese architecture, neoclassic, art deco, modernist, and contemporary designs. There’s something for everyone: schools, housing complexes, markets, theatres, libraries, piers, museums, government buildings, skyscrapers, hotels, sacred spaces, you name it!
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 10–11, 2018
Where: Various venues
How much: Free admission
For more informations and tips, visit the event’s website.
